Obama to Accept Nobel Peace Prize as Wartime President
President Barack Obama will receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo tonight, amid public and White House remarks that he remains a wartime leader. Officials say he will address the paradox of winning the prize while leading ongoing military actions.
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Rockets Father and Son Plan to Take Over City
Police search over last 24 hours for a man tied to an incident as the Roswell and Carlsbad cases unfold. Space heater blaze destroys a residence while a suspect is shot and killed by Carlsbad officers.
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Alaimaleata Named All American at NMMI
Colorado Springs Colorado NMMI sophomore Delores Alaimaleata earned NJCAA All American second team honors. In 126 matches she posted 412 kills 825 total attacks and 100 assisted blocks guiding the No 11 Broncos to a 32 6 record and a share of Region 5 regular season title.
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Obituaries and Weather Highlighted on Page A6
Obituaries list Thomas Grosvenor Cargill Derek Paul Gurrola and Phyllis Earlene Murfin with brief notices. Today’s forecast notes a high temperature for the day.
Health care overhaul moves toward compromise in Senate
A tentative Senate agreement aims to broaden health plan options for Americans with private plans through a federal employee system, with middle class households facing premium costs and no free ride. Obama welcomed the deal as the long health reform fight narrows to the emerging bill.
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Snowball Express charity flight for fallen soldier families
A Roswell resident and her 6 year old daughter boarded an all expense paid trip to Dallas as part of the Snowball Express program. The charity aids surviving children and spouses of soldiers killed on active duty since September 11 2001. April Baca-Salas spoke as she prepared to fly with her daughter Jordan. Her husband Ricky Salas Jr. died in Iraq in March 2006.
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City Council Moves Water Rate Hike To Floor
A proposed ordinance to raise water rates 8 percent now and 2 percent over five years passed a City Council joint committee 3-2 and proceeds to a full council vote. Supporters cite avoiding future shortages while opponents warn eight percent is too high. mayor and most council members attended a workshop discussing the plan. Continuous 6 000 gallon home would see rate increases from $20.81.
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Roswell Man Arrested After Overnight Traffic Stop
Roswell police took 24 year old Johnny Peralta into custody after a late night traffic stop near Eighth Street and Richardson Avenue. He faces assault with intent to commit murder aggravated assault on a household member and firearm by a felon, with a $250000 bond. Peralta has a prior criminal record including tampering with evidence and shooting at an occupied dwelling in 2006.
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Power outage hits Cloudcroft after winter storm
A winter storm in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, with 60 mph winds damaged trees and poles, triggering a state of emergency. About 5,000 customers may be without electricity for up to a week as crews work to restore power. Mayor Venable urged shelter relocation to Alamogordo for those in danger or without heat.
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Jury awards rape victim 54 million in Roswell case
An Albuquerque jury awarded 54 million dollars to developmentally disabled Larry Selk in Bernalillo County District Court. The verdict against ResCare New Mexico and its parent company followed a four week trial and comes after Selk was allegedly raped in 2004 at College House in Roswell. Judge Nan Nash presided.
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